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Hotel Engel Obertal
Baiersbronn, Germany · Independent · Core Luxury
In Baiersbronn, the Black Forest municipality with Germany's highest concentration of Michelin-starred dining per capita, the Engel Obertal's Wellness & Pleasure Resort earned MICHELIN Two Keys for a programme that pairs a serious spa and forest-trail access with regionally rooted cuisine in the Rechtmurg Valley.
- Opened 1780
- Neighborhood: Obertal
- Rooms from 237 sq ft (22 m²)
About Hotel Engel Obertal
- Traces its roots to 1780, when a wayside inn called the Fuhrmanns-Wirtschaft und Wursterei (carter's tavern and butchery) was established in the Obertal valley.
- The Mohrle family ran the property from 1948 until 2017, when the Mankel family of the Fahrhaus Hotel Collection took over.
- Located in Baiersbronn, one of Germany's most celebrated culinary regions, home to multiple three-Michelin-star restaurants, and awarded MICHELIN Two Keys in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 237 sq ft (22 m²).
History
Hotel Engel Obertal traces its roots to 1780, when a wayside inn known as the 'Fuhrmanns-Wirtschaft und Wursterei' (carter's tavern and butchery) was established in the Obertal valley near Baiersbronn in the Black Forest.
The Mohrle family ran the house from 1948 until 2017, after which the Mankel family (of the Fahrhaus Hotel Collection) took over, developing it into a wellness and gourmet resort in one of Germany's most celebrated culinary regions.
The setting
7 km from Reichenbach Benedictine Priory. 13 km from Wildsee lake.
Restaurants and bars
- Hotel bar — Bar
- Bistro (at Wolke 7) — Restaurant
- Engel's Stuben — Restaurant · regional and international
- Breakfast buffet — Restaurant
Experiences
- Engel signature treatment — A 105-minute Engel signature treatment from head to toe.
- Winemaker's evening — A special 5-course gourmet menu with wine pairing from the Antinori wine estates, including the accompanying wines, water and coffee.
- Fine dining menu with wine pairing — Winemakers, wine and cuisine: a fine dining menu with wine pairing.
- Distillery visit — Discover the distillery; join selected experiences that revolve around origin, craft and taste.
- Chef's Table — Discover the table.
- Wellness at Wolke 7 — Time for wellness at Wolke 7 during the short break, wellness days and autumn stays.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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